Idols Smashed in Shantipur Potter's Workshop; CCTV Crucial in Identifying Accused

• Local youth Amit Dey accused of smashing 70-80 idols, including Kali and Saraswati, at potter Palash Das's workshop in Shantipur, Nadia.
• Incident occurred after Amit, under alcohol influence, tried to quarrel with Palash the previous night.
• CCTV footage played a crucial role in identifying Amit Dey and his brother Asit Dey, preventing the incident from taking a communal turn.
• Workshop shutter was broken, but fully prepared idols and those for home puja were spared due to lack of time.
• Local councillors and police are investigating, demanding exemplary punishment for the culprits.

Why It Matters: CCTV footage helped identify youth who smashed idols in Shantipur, preventing communal tension.